The charred lands in Okanogan
County and other areas of eastern Wash-
ington directly demonstrate that wildlife
need healthy forests and the ability to
move in response to changes in habitat.
As a land and wildlife organization, we
have a role to play to ensure forest health,
wildfire resilience, and the long-term
survival of iconic Northwest natives such
as the gray wolf, Canadian lynx, wolver-
ine, and grizzly bear.
Healthy forests and safe passage
for wildlife is at the heart of our work
throughout the Northwest. Connected
and protected habitat is essential for
your gift helps
us work for
healthy forests
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animals to adapt to changes resulting
from wildfire, human development, and
climate change. While much of this is
not in our individual control, there are
things you can do to help. Whether
the impetus for movement is the loss of
food, a scarcity of mates, or a major fire
like the Carlton Complex, deer, wolves,
and other creatures need our help to
safely navigate an increasingly discon-
nected landscape. If impassable high-
ways and unchecked development stand
in their way, they will perish.
Together, we are strengthening land-
scape resilience and creating secure path-
ways for wildlife. But as we have seen,
these habitats are constantly evolving—
oen in unexpected ways. It is through
the contributions of our members that
we are positioned to respond to those
changes in real time.
Because of people like you, Conserva-
tion Northwest is an effective advocate
for wildlife recovery, forest restoration,
and ecosystem health in the great North-
west. If you are not currently a member,
we hope you will consider taking your
commitment to a wilder Northwest a
step further by joining us today. Go to
conservationnw.org/donate
A young northern hawk owl. Decades of unchecked fire suppression has reduced the open
areas these owls need to hunt and the dead wood they use for nests.
Photo: © Paul Bannick
Chris Clark Development director,
chris@conservationnw.org
Auction announcement
RSVP today! Hope for a Wild Future auction—April, 1, 2015
It's no April fool's joke! We are excited to celebrate
our annual Hope for a Wild Future dinner and auction on
Wednesday, April 1, 2015. This year's event will take place
at Bell Harbor on the Seattle waterfront, with proceeds
benefiting our innovative and collaborative conservation
programs.
Held only once a year, Hope for a Wild Future is our largest
event and critical to supporting our work. With your sup-
port, last year we brought in over $280,000 to fund our
work to protect and connect old-growth forests and other
Northwest wildlands vital to a healthy future for us, our
children, and wildlife.
Whether you would like to donate, attend, or volunteer, we
hope you will join us in making this event another smashing
success! –Stephanie Pietromonaco
Please visit conservationnw.org/hope or contact auction organizer
Stephanie Pietromonaco at stephanie@conservationnw.org to
RSVP or for more information. Photo from last year's auction by Alexander Crooks
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